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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.70, 8,493.10 and 5,544.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.70, 8,493.10 and 5,544.50 is: 7,684.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.70 : 8,493.10 = 5,544.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.70/8,493.10 = 5,544.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.70x = 8,493.10 × 5,544.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.70x = 47,089,965.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,089,965.23/6,127.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,684.77

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